Minnesota Now: August 6, 2026
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A former prison in the western Minnesota town of Appleton will soon be an ICE detention center. After a recent sale, the federal government now owns the facility. We talked to a city council member about concerns that the sale could impact the city’s tax base.
Flock surveillance cameras have become the center of debate in many Minnesota cities. And some people are taking matters into their own hands by vandalizing them.
Plus, the nationally-recognized nonprofit Black Visions is shutting down after a decade of racial justice advocacy.
And, we’ll take you center stage at the Minnesota Fringe Festival, where more than 100 productions will show at theatres across the Twin Cities.
The Minnesota Music Minute was “Midnight Rain” by Blue Groove Bluegrass. The Song of the Day was “Body and Heart” by Drew Medin.
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